Re: need advice
Hey buddy.
So far of what we know of each other, we seem to have simliar tastes in guns
With that said, I'm going to throw out some idea's that may seem very strange to a lot of people. Or at least the first 2 suggestions at any rate.
#1 Ruger made more than one P89. I'm sure if you look around you'll be able to find another if you want to replace it with another.
It's very apparent how you feel about it. I'm very partial to my 85 too. I sold mine, and had to have it back so 2 years later, bought it back :mrgreen:
#2 I used to have a Norinco Tokarev TT-30 in 7.62x25 and that is an amazing bullet/caliber that is often overlooked and under estimated. The gun was great too, but the capacity was small. All steel design, has a hammer, and slim profile is a little better than carrying around a 1911. Sorry, no video of that one. I owned it before the internet and digital was invented
#3 Beretta makes some super pistols too (and of metal), and upgradable/customizable and the newer ones have light rails and of course, a hammer. Here I am shooting my buddies 92F. If you have your heart set on 40 S&W, they make them too in the model 96.
And if you dont' like the Beretta's price tag, Taurus makes a clone that is fairly similiar made on old Beretta equipment, but be aware there parts aren't all interchangable, but if you look around, you can probably find a used Beretta for what you're looking to pay.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmq-STPUa40[/youtube]
#4 I have a full size Springfield XD 40 (they call the 5 inch barrel the Tactical model :roll: ). These are made in Croatia and Springfield is the sole importer, and thus why they're called the Springfield XD.
I've done a considerable amount of work to mine to make it "acceptable" to me. I did some work on the trigger to get rid of all of that takeup, which is very easy with nothing more than JB weld, I have replaced the sights on it (which are the same as sig night sights if you want to save a few bucks buying them instead of the springfield marked sights), and I also added a Sprinco 2 stage stainless steel recoil guide rod and bushing and reduced power recoil spring.
It's a very solid platform for individualized upgrades.
I do like the 40 S&W though. A considerable more amount of power over 9mm. Especially with the right bullet. But if I could go back and do it again, I would probably not have gotten the XD and wish I had gotten the beretta 92 or 96.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCcFwtfVEc0[/youtube]